Google Company Rated 5 Biggest Acquisition

Since its emergence in the early third millennium, as a big company, Google often acquire companies that fit its business strategy assessed. Many successful companies that Google bought in the market. YouTube, Picasa, and Blogger is that Google acquired several companies and carve a pretty good achievement in the social universe of the world's media. Here are five companies that Google acquired with the largest value:


1. Motorola Mobility (U.S. $ 12, 5 billion)
The new company's most expensive and was acquired by Google is the Motorola Mobility. Google acquired the company on August 15, 2011 at a price of 12.5 Billion U.S. Dollars. Motorola itself is one of 39 companies that manufacture devices for Android hands. With the purchase of hardware pemproduksi companies, Google hopes to get a super extra issues for Android ecosystem.
 
2. DoubleClick (U.S. $ 3.1 billion)
In April 2007, Google acquired DoubleClick for providing services and support services AdSense ads. Google itself to spend up to 3.1 billion U.S. dollars to buy DoubleClick. DoubleClick alone produces 300 million U.S. dollar in 2006. However, by combining the power of two advertising services, will certainly be more powerful.
 
3. YouTube (U.S. $ 1.65 billion)
With a value of 1.65 Billion U.S. Dollars, Google acquired YouTube in October 2006. Its function was not to be combined with Google Video, but as an offshoot of Google. After Google decided to stop the service Google Video, YouTube, which then plays a major role in the business of video services. Google is really serious in developing YouTube larger and more powerful.



4. AdMob (U.S. $ 750 million)
On the fourth largest acquisition by Google is AdMob 750 Million U.S. Dollar value in November 2009. The company is helping Google improve the mobile advertising solutions. After all, mobile industry is growing, and Google sees this as an opportunity to expand his business. AdMob itself since its inception has served more than 125 billion mobile ads from a variety of platforms, including iPhone and Android.



5. ITA Software (U.S. $ 700 million)
With a value of 700 million U.S. dollar, Google acquired in July 2010 ITA Software. The hope, the acquisition process is able to optimize the search for the travel and aviation. ITA-owned search technology alone gives strength to the search engines airline tickets, Matrix. Technology airfare shopping system is used by aircraft companies and travel distributors around the world.

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Best Beaches in Asia for 2011

Many say that the most beautiful beaches in Asia are usually rare dikunjung people, and difficult to achieve. That may be true, but the time you spend to visit these beaches will be paid.

From Borneo to the Republic of Seychelles, here are some of the most beautiful beaches and resorts for 2011.

Mabul Island, Borneo
Mabul is located off the northeast coast of Malaysia. This secluded island beaches perfect for enthusiasts and divers. One of our favorite resort is the Sipadan Water Village Resort, which consists of 45 bungalows. The entire inn is standing on a wooden stand.
 
 Borneo is one of the best dive sites in the world, including Sipadan, located 15 km from the Mabul. With a calm sea, cool breeze, and the brightly colored coral reefs, the beauty of this island need not be explained again.

Kinda hard to go to Sipadan. That is the reason why tourists often flock to the island of Redang and skip Sipadan.
The first trip is quite easy, direct flights to Kota Kinabalu. Once arrived there, tourists have to switch planes and boarded a domestic flight to Tawau airport on the east coast of Sabah.

Despite the long journey, the sights you will see along with only 44 other people will be impressive.

Con Dao, Vietnam


Renowned for its crystal clear waters and green-blue, golden sandy beaches, lush mangrove forests and coral reefs rich, Con Dao is the archipelago consisting of 16 islands in southeastern Vietnam.
 
Initially, Con Dao is protected forests and national parks covering various aspects of coastal and marine ecosystems. One claim is that this place becomes the most important sea turtle egg hatching areas in Vietnam. In addition, the dugong and dolphins can be found here.

Despite its location like very much, Six Senses Con Dao is not difficult to achieve, is located on a hidden beach just 8 km from the airport Co Ong.

Only consists of 50 modern villas, Six Senses offers a private room in the middle of the mangrove vegetation is quite lush and beautiful scenery. Each villa has a pool of 'dangling' directly facing the South China Sea. Unique style of design that reduces the need for air conditioning and you can enjoy natural ventilation.

It's easy to place. Con Dao is located about 230 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer flight to Con Dao takes 45 minutes.

Praslin, Seychelles

The best beach resorts in the world is Raffles Praslin Seychelles had just opened. Located on a private island with stunning views of Praslin, about 15 minute helicopter ride from the main island of Mahe, Seychelles. Seychelles is an archipelago with 115 islands scattered in the Indian Ocean, about 1500 km east of Kenya, Africa.

There are 86 villas in the resort Raffles Praslin Seychelles, including one suite and two bedrooms, complete with views over the Indian Ocean. All villas have private pools and butler service included 24 hours in accordance with the tradition of Raffles that provides personal service and exclusive.

Want to know what kind of a honeymoon Prince William and Kate Middleton? You can also get the service a la king at Raffles Praslin Seychelles after they offer a honeymoon package "Prince William and Kate Middleton" - you can get all these features without interruption paparazzi.

This package requires that guests staying minium of three days, and prices beginning from $ 1500/night, including villas with pools overlooking the ocean, breakfast, to spa treatments for 90 minutes, a romantic dinner on the beach, and a private tour guided to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Vallée de Mai. Beach package is available until December 26, 2011.


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